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SHERIFF'S OFFICE / AUDITOR - Sheriff Dave Kain & Auditor/Controller Krista Peterson
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Requested Action(s)
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a) Request the establishment of a designated reserve account in Capital Outlay Fund, for the County-Wide Emergency Radio Communications project
b) Request authorization for the Auditor-Controller to reserve the Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project Funding (CPF) award of $550,000, upon receipt, and any unused revenues in any fiscal year received for the project. Revenues include, but would not be limited to, grant funds, reimbursements and contributions
c) Direct Sheriff and participating agencies to return to the Board for approval of any future appropriations or transfers from the Capital Outlay Radio Project account to support grant match requirements and project costs associated with future phases of the County-Wide Emergency Radio Communications Project
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Financial Impact:
The Sheriff's Office has received official notification from the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), that the Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project Funding (CPF) request for the Emergency Radio Communications Infrastructure Improvements Project has been designated for funding in the amount of $550,000. The official name is the Bryne Discretionary Community Project Funding/Bryne Discretionary Grants Program.
Background Information:
The County-Wide Emergency Radio Communications Project is a multi-phased effort to modernize and improve the County's public safety radio communications infrastructure. The project is intended to address aging communications systems, improve interoperability among public safety agencies, and enhance the reliability of emergency communications throughout the county.
At the January 28, 2025, Board of Supervisors meeting, the Sheriff provided an informational presentation regarding the County-Wide Emergency Radio Communications Project. During that presentation, the Sheriff recommended that appro...
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